Pediatric Registered Dental Assistant

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Love working with kids and being part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do? Bexar Pediatric Dentists & Orthodontists is looking for a Pediatric Registered Dental Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated team!

We’re passionate about creating positive experiences for our young patients while fostering a collaborative and welcoming environment where our team can thrive. If you bring a great attitude, excellent chairside skills, and a passion for helping kids feel comfortable and confident, we’d love to meet you. Apply today!

Schedule: Full-time

Monday through Friday

Benefits

  • Monthly bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401(k) options

Qualifications

  • A valid Texas RDA license is required
  • Prior Pediatric RDA experience is highly preferred
  • Ideal Certifications: Coronal Polishing, N2O, Radiology, and Sealant
  • INDHRSP01

Key Responsibilities

Provide chairside assistance in a pediatric dental practice and help create positive experiences for young patients. Collaborate with the dental team and help children feel comfortable and confident during care.

Key Skills

Pediatric Dental AssistingPatient ComfortTeamworkNitrous Oxide (N2O)Dental RadiologyDental Sealants

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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$45k
1
$50k
0
$50k-55k
1
$55k
2
$62k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs

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1-2
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3-4
1
5-6
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant

Kids Teeth – Dr. Mike and Dr. Will · Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

$26-$30/hr
#2

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

Smilist · Langhorne, Pennsylvania

$25-$30/hr
#3

Dental Assistant - Pediatrics

$22.62-$26.5/hr
#4

Pediatric Dental Assistant

$20-$24/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dental Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Monthly bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
PTO and paid holidays
401(k) options